An Easy Gel Printing Technique with Stunning Results!

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I have just recently discovered gel printing and I’m having so much fun with it. I love this technique. I’ve never seen it before.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Jana - gel printing is such fun, you will have a great time with it, I am sure! :)

[@paperandtwine]

I’m currently watching from a hospital bed after surgery, your video was just what I needed to inspire me to use my gel plate when I get home, thanks, Kari 🤗

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Ashley, oh no, I hope you are OK and recovering well now. Have fun gel printing when you are well enough! 😊💗

[@sirkkalinnea6696]

Congratulations for finishing the 100 day project! 👏🎉 Enjoyed watching your video. Sending hugs to Miss Mable, she's so good girl. ❤

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you so much, Sirkka, the 100 day project was quite a task, I got such a lot out of it. Miss Mabel says "prrrp"! 💗

[@paulinewhite3273]

Watching and enjoying your video. Miss seeing you, but hope you return soon feeling refreshed and renewed.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Pauline - I am posting again after a bit of a break, refreshed and ready to go! :)

[@betsyellis9883]

I'm new to the gelli print process and after having a disastrous session with it yesterday I cleaned it and PUT IT AWAY. This video has shown me how to get the texture I was looking for with easy steps to follow, so I'll take it back out today and try again! Thank you!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Aw, sorry about your bad gel print session, I hope you have a better one when you try it again! 💗💗

[@mazcreates]

Yes, I’ve done the 100 day project for the first time this year and completed it! I did gel printing only and had an absolute ball. I simply LOVE your videos. You have such a relaxed way of explaining and a very soothing voice. I do believe I follow you on Instagram but I will go over now to make sure. 🥰

[@KariGibsonArt]

Well done Maz, the 100 day project is really worth doing, it may be tough, but we get a lot out of pushing ourselves, I feel. Yes, I know I am following you on IG, I haven't been on there for a while as I got a bit burned out after the 100 day project and am accidentally taking a break, LOL!

[@mazcreates]

@@KariGibsonArt Thank you Kari. I made a sudden decision 2 days before it started and I am so glad I did it. I even surprised myself some days LOL! I was just so determined and I'm looking forward to do it again next year, but possibly on collage instead. Enjoy your IG break and I hope you return refreshed and full of inspiration. ☺

[@texturejunkies8780]

So nice to catch up and hear your lovely voice ❤

[@KariGibsonArt]

😊 thank you so much, Cheran! 😊💗

[@LynnLBE]

I’ll bet you are exhausted from 100 days❗️. I’ve never attempted it. Sometimes I have difficulty doing a 10-day challenge🤣🤣🤣. Your prints are very nice🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Lynn, I am still exhausted now, 100 days is tough, but it is a great way to really get your teeth into a subject/technique/medium. I did get a lot out of it. 💗💗

[@louloufabrique]

Great results and great trick . The blue paper towel makes nice interesting pages or inside covers in junk journals. Merci 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much, yes I like to reuse the paper towel for all sorts of things! 💗😊

[@keenDesign64]

You are such a joy dear Kari... xx What a great technique - will be giving this a go for sure. Looking forward to your "intense" gel printing vids xx Hugs

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much Paulla, you are so kind. Yes, give this a go, it is ridiculously easy and the results are beautiful. Big Hugs to you too! 💗

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Kari, I really really enjoyed watching you do this amazing Gell printing session. I’ve also learnt a lot from you already so I’m looking forward to seeing your next session too. I wear brown, but I love ❤️ bright colours too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤❤ next time I Gell print I’ll be doing the same thing for sure.

[@CreatingwithJovi]

I really enjoyed this Kari!

[@KariGibsonArt]

I'm so glad - thanks Jovi! 💗💗

[@lindavance7964]

I really liked the splodgy brown first layer on the second paper... it turned out great

[@allisonjames2923]

I must admit I was saying “step away from the print” when she was going on for the final layer, as it did work out beautifully before that.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Linda - heheh, yes it was good at that layer too! 💗💗

[@KariGibsonArt]

😂😂

[@deenichols2055]

I’m new at gelli printing, and I love it! ! So glad to find your channel!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Dee, gelli printing is really quite addictive, but a lot of fun!

[@63artemisia63]

Gorgeous! Love your enthusiasm too 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@kreativbienchen7828]

Hello Kari very great wonderful printings and so thanks for this super idea with the water…..take care

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much! 💗💗

[@elainet5870]

What a fun technique! I still haven’t tried gel printing, and I really want to! Perhaps this summer. There’s just always so much to do. You have inspired me so much! I need to try it soon! 😃❤️

[@allisonjames2923]

It’s hugely addictive. Just make sure you have loads of space around you for all your lovely prints. Best way to be successful is to know how transparent/opaque your paints are so you can layer effectively. Just work with a few colours to start with, otherwise it can get frustrating when you build a gorgeous layer in your plate then it blends into the background. And remember that you want to put on enough paint that it covers your plate, but you can still sort of see through it. But if you put on too much, like Kari did with the tissue paper layers, you just pull an additional print - ghost prints often are the best anyway. And if you don’t like a print it just needs more layers! Check out Froyle Art too. She’s a very enthusiastic fellow Australian, who is a genius with Gelli printing. Enjoy 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Elaine, Oh yes, do give it a go, you will love it! 💗💗

[@KariGibsonArt]

Great advice, Allison, thank you! 💗💗

[@FloatingDreamsStudio]

Thanks for the inspiration! Lovely prints 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much! 😊💗

[@puresunrays80]

Really enjoyed seeing the technique with the water, definitely going to try it. Was interested to see how your paint didn't come off and you said its because your plate needs reconditioning. Mine does that sometimes so I have learnt why, so thank you for sharing that bit.

[@allisonjames2923]

Give it a couple of overnight soaks in plain baby oil/mineral oil. Just pour on a bunch & massage it across the whole plate & leave it overnight to soak in. Repeat a few times & that should help. The paper gradually absorbs oil from the plate which is what causes it to lose condition in the first place. And Never use heat on it to speed up drying. Have a desk fan handy instead. 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you and the comment from Allison below is perfect advice on how to recondition your gel plate! 💗💗

[@missymzloca]

I love how these came out! I'm fairly new to Gelli Printing, I must admit I'm Addicted! You're videos are very inspiring. BTW love your accent. 🙂🎨

[@KariGibsonArt]

Aw, thank you so much! 🥰

[@amyt6254]

This looks great!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Amy, it is so easy too! 💗💗

[@jojojo8835]

2:43 it’s called ‘blue roll’- designed for the catering trade, because food is not generally blue. It’s an amazing muted pale blue-grey colour. I like to use it like tissue paper in combination with concentrated instant coffee for mixed media stuff. Ask at your local cafe/pub/restaurant if they’d let you have a couple of sheets to experiment with.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Ahh, thank you, I think the ones I buy are for the motor trade, I will look out for the food roll, that sounds perfect! 💗

[@3circles]

Thanks for a lovely video! I love your enthusiasm! 😍

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Freedaaa]

Your enthusiatic voice though is priceless! ;-) lovely printing results - yummieee!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much, gel printing is such fun, every pull is like Christmas day to me! 😊💗

[@babawawa1953]

Such fun! First video of yours that I’ve ever seen. Really enjoyed seeing this technique and your lovely chatter. Thanks so much.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much, that is so kind of you! 😊💗

[@Richiedei50]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you. 🥰

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much! 💗💗

[@pamelalambert3392]

I love your work Kari and gel printing is something so wonderful when it works but is so hit and miss, it can be very frustrating. These are lovely. How do you keep your Gel plate so clear ? Mine look like they've been in a watery dung heap for a week!! People with clean ones seem to produce less fails. Love your splashes and your enthusiam, which, I have to see makes me keep persevering with printing. Thanks for sharing, Lovely. x

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Pamela! I clean my plate from time to time and I recondition it with baby oil every couple of months or so too. Mind you, a bit of grunge on the plate can give lovely, surprising results! 😊💗

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Love it... Great colours fun technique. Loving your gel printing videos. 😁😁👍🏻♥️

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Elaine, I have so many gel prints, it is getting ridiculous now! 😊

[@ChattylaineCreates]

@@KariGibsonArt it's all good fun.... Mine are running out ha ha. 🤣

[@CeriGriffiths]

Nice pulls Kari

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Ceri - I think this technique has got to be my favourite, I love the grungy look of the end results, they remind me of old, peeling painted walls in Venice! 💗

[@purplejanew]

Lovely, lovely final results! 💜💜

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much Jane, this has to be my favourite technique, I just love the weathered look it gives, it reminds me of old, peeling walls in Venice! 😊💗

[@antoinettecastle4739]

Lovely Kari that was great fun❤ I love the colours. Splash painting for grown ups😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Toni, yes a fun one for us (supposed) grown ups, LOL! 😊💗

[@CarolineontheHillside]

Hi Kari…I absolutely love this technique!! Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve sent a message…I’ll be giving this a go 🥰🌸

[@avanellehansen4525]

With rice and wet strength tissue paper I use the smooth side down.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Ahh, thank you, I have always wondered which side is best!

[@avanellehansen4525]

@@KariGibsonArt I learned this from Elizabeth St Hilaire. 😁

[@meganarline]

Those are fabulous. I can’t wait to try.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much, yes, have fun with this, it is so easy and so effective! 💗

[@beccasart1]

Love the textures, you are so good with layering!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you so much Becca, layering is where the magic happens, I think! 💗

[@lisastevens2607]

Super fun! I look forward to seeing what you have for us regarding gel printing (and anything else 😊) I am up for anything ❤ thanks Kari! Xxx

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much Lisa, it will be fun to make some more involved videos with the gel plate after the 100 day project, where all I could record were these very short vertical videos. I am looking forward to getting my teeth into some of the techniques I learned! 💗

[@lisastevens2607]

@@KariGibsonArt I just was recommended a video by a channel named Saacibo. She posted a video today you might want to check out. I really like the stamps she made for using on the gel plate. I hope you check it out. 💙🦋

[@KariGibsonArt]

@@lisastevens2607 Thanks Lisa, I love her channel and, yes, I will go and watch the video! 😁

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Beautiful! Thank you!😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much! 💗

[@Komponents]

Metallic bronze is the only brown I like!😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oh yes, now that is a brown I can get behind! 💗

[@ebsinger3250]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thank you very much! 💗💗

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Lovely video ❤. What do you use to condition your plate? 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks so much Tori! I use baby oil to condition the plate after I have given it a good clean, it freshens it up beautifully! 💗

[@fuzzydragons]

lol i use hubbies papertowel that he uses in the garage too, its so much tougher😛 7 plates! 😲

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Jen, yes, I let it dry and reuse it again and again, much more economical and useful if I run out of rags to use! 💗

[@fuzzydragons]

yeah i try to use rags when i can, just makes more sense to use something I can reuse, but in a pinch the paper towels work 🙂🙃

[@mariach46]

I love this technique so much! I don't think I own anything brown to be honest, I used to wear a lot of red then i went through a green phase😅 I have to say though, I've never attempted the 100 day project, im working too much to be committed, and I know I never stick to anything for long as well.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Maria, oh yes, I love green, particularly a soft green. Hmm, red is a colour I rarely wear, maybe I should try it. The 100 day project is a huge commitment. The first one I did, I was much gentler on myself, aiming to just work on 5 huge canvases every day. Some days, I just did a little mark, but I also didn't post daily, I just posted here and there, that was a lot easier. I did get a lot out of this year's project, as well as last year's tag one, it made me really push myself, but that is so hard! I am still tired today, LOL! 💗

[@sdc9572]

I just received my gelli plate and have no idea what im doing. I got it because i want to make cards. I paint with watercolor and acyrlic paints so i do know how to paint. I need help. So far this video is great!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oooh, you are in for a lot of fun with your plate and your cards will be lovely! 💗

[@ReneePlains]

Do you clean paint off brayer during gel printing? The brayer seems to get dried bits of paint if only roll excess paint on to scrap paper. Thanks for your insight.

[@KariGibsonArt]

It depends, I have a bucket of water next to me and if I notice bits gathering on the brayer, I drop it in the bucket and pick up another brayer to carry on with. After the session, I give them a good clean. Many people let the paint build up and peel it off, but a messy texture doesn't suit me. 💗💗

[@creativenana]

Yes, doing 100 day project. I’m doing video a day here on KZbin. Agree, exhausting but rewarding.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oh my goodness, doing it on KZbin must be so hard, I have struggled to keep up posting on Instagram - well done, I have just subscribed to your channel and I will watch some of your videos later, they look great! 💗

[@lizmccowage8031]

How do you recondition the gel plate please.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Hi Liz, I have a video showing my process here, I hope it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKqteJihoNh5r9E

[@leahevergreenart]

I really enjoy using my gel plate but it’s hard to clean and takes up so much time. How do you keep yours clean? And what do you mean by condition it?

[@leahevergreenart]

Oops sorry, commented too fast, you mention your video where you talk about cleaning. 😊

[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Leah, I hope you found the video OK! 😊💗

[@leahevergreenart]

@@KariGibsonArt I did thank you 😊

[@purplejanew]

Miss Mabel - naughty?? Never!

[@KariGibsonArt]

LOL - Miss Mabel is so full of mischief! 💗

[@LynnLBE]

Also, what would happen if t You didn’t soak up the water❓❓

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oooh, I don't know, I will have to try that! 💗💗

[@teresafuller3912]

I can't even get the paint to spread out on the plate

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oh no, just keep practising and you will get the hang of it! 😊💗

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

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[@KariGibsonArt]

Thanks Darcy - have you done this? I know I have seen it somewhere before! 💗

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

@KariGibsonArt not yet, but I have plans to play with paints and water on the gelplate. 🩵

[@tutushale]

Aloha, 100 days.....Yikes...LOL 🤙❤

[@KariGibsonArt]

Aloha! Yes, it was a bit tough, but I got a lot out of it! 😊💗

[@allisonjames2923]

After all the enthusiastic pointing & the helpful arrow, there’s no link lol. Great technique though.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oh no - where did the arrow go? Sorry about that (and thanks for your helpful replies on the comments, much appreciated)! 😊💗

[@63artemisia63]

As far as I know Drew Steinbrecher originated this idea. But he left the drops to dry for much longer, which is why I never tried it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2aZfIyLibWSnpIsi=qCJJNGJsMt7ZjlgC

[@KariGibsonArt]

Ahh, I haven't seen Drew's method (I will watch it now), I saw someone else do it not long ago and think it make such a cool paper, I love it! 🥰

[@purplejanew]

I would never wear brown in a billion years!!!!

[@KariGibsonArt]

Nope, no brown for me, either - colour all the way (or black, I rather like black)! 💗

[@purplejanew]

@@KariGibsonArt Closet Goth!